A Flood Warning was issued for Groundwater flooding in the Cranborne Chase in West Hampshire - Damerham and Martin in Hampshire on 25th February 2026. Affected watercourses included the Groundwater.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Groundwater Level at Windwhistle rose 1.81m, peaking at 80.33m, while the Groundwater Level at Homington climbed 1.67m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in Cranborne Chase are falling slowly, but remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Damerham and Martin. The groundwater level at Woodyates borehole is at 104.52m, and is expected to remain high. We have had a few days of drier weather, but further rainfall is forecast starting tomorrow, Thursday 26 February, which may cause levels to rise once again into the weekend. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may ex
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windwhistle | Groundwater Level | +1.81m | 80.33m |
| Homington | Groundwater Level | +1.67m | 73.30m |
| Woodyates | Groundwater Level | +1.51m | 105.13m |
| Badbury Rings | Groundwater Level | +0.94m | 38.75m |
| Horton Inn | Groundwater Level | +0.83m | 43.18m |
| Odstock | Groundwater Level | +0.77m | 64.65m |
| Oakley Industrial Estate | Groundwater Level | +0.75m | 96.12m |
| Ashmore | Groundwater Level | +0.57m | 135.66m |
| Stoford Cross | Groundwater Level | +0.09m | 71.47m |